#68andboston

[theoldfashionedsociety]

Old Fashioned Review #176, 68 and Boston, Soho WC1: @68andBoston As we attempted ingress, a ruffian with an incongruous luminous arm band was being reprimanded by a misshapen maître d’ for being a tad louche with his launguage. Clearly, my companion and I were attempting to enter an establishment on the wrong side of gauche. However, and at once, realising the presence in his doorway of two gentlemen,  he lurched into a pose that even my aged osteopath would have winced at. But before we could say “My man, could we possibly…” our rakish chap informed us that sadly there was no room for us – however we were allowed to stand “there”. He gestured to an open expanse at the bar. How curious, I began to ponder what else was he thought we were attempting to procure (this was Soho, after-all). But we had no time for shenanigans; our mission was preordained. ”Two Old Fashions my man!” bellowed my brethren at the short barkeep who was slathered in prodigious amounts of pomade. The choreography began as if directed by that Boche,  Fritz Lang. Eye contact was gratefully kept to a minimum, save blurring boundaries. Woodford Reserve appeared alongside a mixing glass, both rising directly beneath the synthetic bar surface before us. Curious, were we expected? The ice that was added was as sadly as wet as our man’s hair. The process was wretchedly rushed. It is becoming all to common for underlings to assume a proclivity in being reductive in their duties these days, don’t you find? The glasses was notable – reeded, with a very helpful indentation at the base, for those among us who prefer there drinks delivered as sextuplets. Angostura Bitters were proffered with Gomme Syrup! I jest you not. We certainly were entering peculiar quarters. Not only were we being denied the theatrics of the muddling process, we were being disavowed of the texture one has become accustomed to. Orange pieces were waiting for their moment rather than freshly cut. Which our man then used to scythe back and forth as if mowing an invisible meadow, twisting the citrus slice as he went. Napkins were absent as our drinks were presented - threatening our sartorial splendour. Shortly after, and much to our chagrin, two small glasses of water were delivered by a very tall filly with gentle, Eastern European smile. Our tipples filled our noses with strong smoky fumes as our conversation ignited. Great company is the prefect accompaniment to alcohol, don’t you agree? The notes swung towards sour, my preference – the fragrance of the citrus lifting the earthy tones of Mr Woodford’s concoction. In fact, we found it strangely refreshing for such a short drink. In summation, one must say, our beverages went down as smoothly as the slip of a seasoned Soho harlot (as one might expect for 20 guineas). Marks Awarded Ambiance: 4 out of 10 Presentation: 5 out of 10 Flavour: 6 out of 10

[annoyingpandabonkcop-blog]

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[wearemartinilove]

For those of you working NYE get yourselves down to @68andboston after work and get some drinks with the awesome industry of London #bartendersbreakfast (at 68 and Boston)